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Impact of COVID-19 on Lives and Livelihoods – Rapid Study of Slum Dwellers in Indian Cities

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The webinar will showcase the findings of a study undertaken by SHLC team in collaboration with World Vision India. The study based on telephone survey was undertaken to provide an understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and the nationwide lockdown on the lives and livelihoods of the urban poor in select cities and peri-urban areas in India. The telephone survey was conducted during April 24 – May 7, 2020. Moderator: Mr. Cherian Thomas, Regional Leader, South Asia Pacific, World Vision International Presenters: Prof. Debolina Kundu, NIUA Ms. Clara Raphael, Head - My City Initiatives, World Vision India Dr. Anjana Purkayastha, Senior Director, Urban Programming, World Vision India Panelists: Prof. Darshini Mahadevia, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad Prof. Amita Bhide, Dean, School of Habitat Studies, TISS, Mumbai When: Tuesday, 26th May 2020, 6:30 P.M. Where: Online via Zoom.